Scottish Word: humph
"Yer punishment and yer curse for dissin yer betters is tae humph yer inlaw an her dug up iviry Corbett in the land. An think yersel lucky I dinni mak it Munros anaw." Translated: humph, hump: … Continue reading humph
Scottish Words tagged with: hill - 8 posts.
Scottish Word: Lunt
“Lunt awa son, lunt awa.” Translated: lunt: walk with a springy step, walk briskly. “Walk on briskly son, walk on briskly (don’t worry about me).” impatience.
Scottish Word: Skitie
“Aye Senga, it’s right skitie the-nicht richt enough.” Translated: skitie: slippery. “Indeed Senga, it is exceedingly slippery tonight without a doubt.”
Scottish Word: Brae
“Are ye sure I’ve tae dae this afore I can jine the nae brakes brae gang?” Translated: brae: side of a hill; road with a steep gradient. “Are you sure that I have to do this … Continue reading Brae
Scottish Word: Stobs
“Whaur’s the stobs?” Translated: stob: fence post. “What is holding up the delivery of the fence posts?”
Scottish Word: Yowe
‘Whaurs ma yowes?’ Translated: yowe: ewe; female sheep. ‘Where can it be that my ewes have gone I wonder?’
Scottish Word: Chiel
“That’s a fair chiel yiv got thur Erchie, are ye pittin ‘im in to the Games?” Translated: chiel: young man. “That’s a fine strong young lad you have there Archibald. Are you going to get him … Continue reading Chiel
Scottish Word: Fitlike?
Translated: fitlike: how are you today?